1796 1ed Worcester England Britain Antiquities Architecture Coins Archaeology

 

Valentine Green was an 18th-century British publisher who is known for his impressive engravings of iconic English locations and antiquities. His most memorable work was his book on the history Worcester, a book filled with views of churches, coins, and English architecture.

 

This fine 1796 first edition is two volumes in one, includes 26 full-page and folding engraved plates throughout!

 

Item number: #21536

Price: $750

 

GREEN, Valentine [engrav.]

 

The history and antiquities of the city and suburbs of Worcester

 

London : Printed for the author by W. Bulmer and sold by G. Nicol, 1796. First edition.


Details:

·       Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1

o   Vol. I – [2], xviii, 300, [4]

o   Vol. II – [2], iii, [1], 114, clv, [9], 8

§  Includes Discovery of the Body of King John, with separate title page

o   26 engraved plates, plus engraved title pages

§  Includes huge engraved city plan

·       Provenance:

o   Armorial bookplate – Jno. Willm. Adam Esqr.

§  Motto: CRUX MIHI GRATA QUIES

o   Handwritten – [Joseph Firkins], 1837

·       Language: English

·       Binding: Leather; tight and secure

·       Size: ~11.5in X 9.5in (29cm x 24cm)

 

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